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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the pattern is *an*.
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Iana f Scottish (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Ian.
Iana f Ukrainian
Variant transcription of Яна (see Yana).
Ianassa f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ἰά (ia) meaning "shout, clamour; sound, roar" and νάσσα (nassa), the aorist form of ναίω (naio) meaning "to dwell in" or "to make habitable"... [more]
Ianeta f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Янета (see Janeta).
Ianez f Breton
Feminine form of Iañ.
Iang f Chin
Means "charm, beauty" in Hakha Chin.
Iani f Basque
Diminutive of Ianire.
Ianire f Basque
Alternative spelling of Janire.
Ianka f Bulgarian, Flemish (Rare)
Alternate transcription of Yanka. The name has also seen some use in Flanders, which is the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. It has not been used in the neighbouring Netherlands, that is to say: no Dutch newborn girls were ever given the name - so far, only immigrants have borne the name.... [more]
Ianna f Greek
Alternate transcription of Greek Γιάννα (see Gianna).
Ianna f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Ian
Ianne f & m English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant spelling of Ian as well as a feminine form.
Iansîna f Greenlandic
Greenlandic form of Jensina.
Ibana f Spanish (Rare)
Feminine form of Ibán.
Ibemani f Manipuri
Means "my jewel" in Meitei.
Ibiang m & f Yakuur
Good... [more]
Ibianga f Nigerian
Perhaps a form of Ibiang
Ibyang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Olivia.
Iceland f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the name of the European country (see Iceland). This name was used by American rapper Gucci Mane (real name Radric Davis) for his daughter born 2023, probably inspired in part by the slang word ice meaning "diamond jewelry".
Ichihana f Japanese
From Japanese 一 (ichi) meaning "one" combined with 花 (hana) or 華 (hana) which both mean "flower". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Idana f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Idan.
Idanli f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Idan and Lee 2 means "my era" in Hebrew.
Idanya f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Means "era of God", from the Hebrew name Idan and the letters יָה (yah) referring to the Hebrew God.
Idrianne f English (American)
Variant of Adrianne, possibly influenced by Idria or Idris.
Ifaliana m & f Malagasy
Means "enjoy" in Malagasy.
Ifana f Welsh (Rare)
Feminine form of Ifan.
Ifanwy f Welsh
Feminine form of Ifan, using the suffix wy meaning "river". This is a modern Welsh name.
Igriana f Literature (Polonized)
Polonized form of Igraine, used in the Polish translation of Marion Zimmer Bradley's fantasy novel The Mists of Avalon (1983).... [more]
Ihana f Finnish
Variant form of Ihanelma.
Ihanelma f Finnish
Created during the time of Finnish Romantic nationalism by using an old Finnish name iha. The name was probably inspired by similar names Anelma and Sanelma.
Ihanvi f Indian
Wish or desire
Ihsane m & f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic إحسان (see Ihsan) chiefly used in North Africa.
Ihunanya f Igbo
Means "love" in Igbo.
Iimaan f & m Somali
Somali form of Iman. One notable bearer of this name is Somalian-born American model Iman (born 1955).
Ikranur f Turkish
Combination of the names İkra and Nur.
Ilaisaane f Polynesian
A familiar name in Tonga, Ilaisaane is of Polynesian origin and is said to mean "blooming flower."
Ilána f Greenlandic
Greenlandic form of Ilana.
Ilancueitl f Nahuatl, Aztec
From Nahuatl ilantli, meaning "old woman", and cuēitl, meaning "skirt". This was the name of the first queen consort of Tenochtitlan as the first wife of Acamapichtli.
Ilane f South African, Brazilian
Problably a feminine form to Ilan.
Ilani f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of Ilana and Ilan.
Ilánkaka f Lingala, African Mythology
Ilankaka means ‘the sun maiden’. She is one of the main characters in the Mongo mythology complex. She is the estranged wife of Lonkundo.
Ilanna f Greenlandic
Younger form of Ilána.
Ilcaana f Yakut
Yakut form of Julia.
Ileanita f Spanish
Diminutive of Ileana.
Il-hyang m & f Korean
From Sino-Korean 日 (il) meaning "sun, day" combined with 向 (hyang) meaning "direction, towards". This name can be formed using other hanja combinations as well.
Iliaana f Finnish
Finnish variant of Iliana.
Iliana f Sardinian
Sardinian form of Juliana.
Iliana f Italian, Sicilian
Italian variant and Sicilian form of Eliana 1.
Iliana f Swedish (Rare), Norwegian (Rare), Danish (Rare)
Variant of Juliana and feminine form of Ilian.
Iliang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Cecilia.
Ilianna f Greek, American (Hispanic, Rare)
Hispanic American variant of Ileana. As a Greek name it is likely a variant of Iliana (a feminine form of Ilias, the Modern Greek form of Elias).
Ilijana f Croatian, Serbian
Croatian form of Iliana.
Iliriana f Albanian
Feminine form of Ilirian.
Ilirjana f Albanian
Feminine form of Ilirjan.
Iljaana f Finnish
Finnish variant form of Iliaana.
Illana f Asturian
Feminine form of Illán.
Illanaq f Popular Culture
From the Inuit word for “friend” this name is not used amongst Alaskan Native peoples or First Nations peoples.... [more]
Illand m & f West Frisian (Rare)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be a variant form of Eland.
Illyana f Russian
This is the feminine form of Ilya, Russian form of Elijah, which means 'My God is Yahweh'.
Illyana f Russian
I've heard many different meanings ranging from snowflake, daughter of the sun, and even light I have found God.
Ilmaneitsi f Estonian
Estonian form of Ilmatar.
Ilopifaliana f Malagasy
Means "essence of joy" in Malagasy.
Ilyana f French (Modern)
Feminine form of Ilyan.
Ilyana f Arabic, Bulgarian, Serbian
Feminine form of Ilya. Ilyana is an indirect Quranic name and a non-standard formation that originates from Ilana. It means "sun", "sun ray", "kindness", "softness", "leniency", and "gentleness".
Imagantia f Medieval English
Possibly derived from the Latin word imago meaning "image, picture".
Imajane f Literature
Used by Tamora Pierce in her 'Tricksters' series. It appears to be an altered form of the name Imogene or the word imagine.
İman f & m Turkish (Rare), Azerbaijani
Turkish and Azerbaijani form of Iman. This name is feminine in Turkish and masculine in Azerbaijani.
Imaña f & m Aymara
Means "keep safe" in Aymara.
Imana f Muslim (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Imani or Iman.
Imana f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Blessed Imana of Loss (died circa 1270) was a Cistercian Benedictine nun and abbess at Salzinnes, Namur, France.
Imanda f Latvian (Rare)
Variant of Imanta, possibly influenced by Amanda.
Imandra f Latvian (Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. It has been suggested to be a blend of Imanta and Andra 1.
Imanja f Afro-American Mythology
Form of Yemayá found in Uruguay. Also compare Iemanjá.
Imanta f Latvian
Feminine form of Imants.
Imanuel m & f Hebrew
Modern Hebrew form of Emmanuel.
Imany f Swahili
A variant of Imani.
Imekanu f Ainu
Ainu female name, borne most notably by a mythologist and poet (Japanese name: Kannari Matsu (金成 マツ)) credited with preserving numerous Ainu epics (Yukar).
Immanuela f Obscure
Feminine form of Immanuel.
Immanuelle f Filipino
Feminine form of Immanuel.
Imojean f American (South)
Variant of Imogene used in the southern United States.
Imrana f Urdu
Feminine form of Imran.
Inanç m & f Turkish
Turkish form of Faith. In modern Turkey mainly used as a masculine name.
Inani f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian
Name: Inani/Inaani इनानी- Vatapattri plant (वटपत्त्री का पौधा), energetic, mighty... [more]
Inan-tauh f Kelabit
Means "we have" in Kelabit.
Incadan f Inca
A name used for the chief's Daughter
Indíana f Icelandic
Icelandic variant of Indiana.
Indranee f Mauritian Creole
Form of Indrani chiefly used in Mauritius.
Inganbi f Manipuri
Means "bright light" in Meitei.
Injana f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian
Name: Injana इञ्जना / इंजना... [more]
Inkan m & f Shipibo-Conibo
From the Shipibo inka meaning "Inca" and the genitive suffix -n.
Instancia f Medieval English
Possibly derived from Latin īnstantia meaning "perseverance".
Inti Qhana f Aymara
From the Aymara inti meaning "sun" and qhana meaning "clear, evident".
Inyang m & f Efik
Inyang f Filipino
Diminutive of Herminia.
Inzhanya f Mordvin
Means "hospitable" in Erzya.
Ioanina f Romanian
Diminutive of Ioana.
Iolakana m & f Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of Jordan.
Iolani f Hawaiian
Means "exalted hawk" in Hawaiian.
Iolantha f French
Variation of Violante
Iombonantsoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy iombona meaning "object of joint ownership or joint effort" and soa meaning "good".
Iordana f Greek, Bulgarian, Romanian
Feminine form of Iordanis (Greek) and variant transcription of Yordana (Bulgarian).
Iordanka f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Йорданка (see Yordanka).
Iouliana f Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Greek
Hellenized form of Iuliana (see Juliana).
Iouliane f Late Greek
Late Greek variant of Iouliana.
Iouliani f Greek
Modern Greek form of Iouliane.
Iphianassa f Greek Mythology
Means "powerful queen" or "rule strongly", derived from Greek ἶφι (iphi) meaning "by force, mightily" (compare ἴφιος (iphios) "strong, stout") and ἄνασσα (anassa) meaning "queen" (feminine form of ἄναξ (anax) "lord, master")... [more]
Iphianeira f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek wirds ιφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout" and possibly ανηρ (aner) meaning "man".
Ipolani f Hawaiian
Meaning "Heavenly Sweetheart", it combines Ipo, meaning "sweetheart, darling" and Lani, meaning "sky, heaven".
Iran f Persian
From the name of the country Iran.
İranə f Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of Iran 1.
Irandokht f Iranian
Likely using the suffix -dokht, meaning "daughter". This was the name of a princess of the Qajar dynasty.
I-rang f Korean (Rare)
From Sino-Korean 俐 (i) "smooth; active; clever, sharp" combined with 荣 (rang) meaning "glory, honour, flourish, prosper". Other hanja combinations are possible.
Irani f Tupi, Brazilian
Of uncertain origin and meaning.
Irantzu f Basque
Derived from Basque ira, meaning "fern", and the abundancy suffix -tzu. It roughly translates as "fernland".... [more]
Irany f Brazilian, Tupi
Variant of Irani.
Irekanmi f African, Yoruba
"It is now my turn for good things"
Irfana f Arabic, Bosnian, Indian (Muslim)
A feminine form of Irfan.
Irian m & f Indonesian, Brazilian (Rare), Spanish (Rare)
Historical name for the island of New Guinea in Indonesian, from Biak meaning "hot land". It is also a woman-dragon character in Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea novels.
Iriana f Indonesian
Variant of Iriani.
Iriani f Indonesian
From Indonesian Irian, the former name of the western part of the island of New Guinea (also known as Papua). This name was most popularly given to children who were born around the time of the Dutch expulsion from Western New Guinea in 1962.
Irianti f Indonesian
Feminine form of Irianto.
Irirangi f & m Maori
Means "spirit voice, radio wave" in Māori. Also a type of fern native to New Zealand.
Irulan f Literature
The name of a fictional character in the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert. It is an anagram of her mother's name Anirul. The character of Ghanima points out in the book that her name is also an anagram of "ruinal" and refers to her as "ruinous Irulan", it has therefore sometimes been interpreted as meaning "ruinous".
Isana m & f Japanese (Rare)
From 鯨 (isana), an old name for a whale now known as kujira in Japanese, sometimes written as 勇魚 with the addition of 魚 (na) meaning "fish." Another reading for 鯨 is simply isa and it may appear to be the same element used in the verb 勇む (isamu) meaning "to be in high spirits, be lively."... [more]
Isanburg f Germanic
Means "iron fortress" from Old High German îsan "iron" and burg "fortress".
Isane f Japanese
"courage"; "sound"
Isang f Filipino
Diminutive of Isabel or Isabela. This can also be a diminutive of any other name ending in -isa.
Isangard f Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron." The second element is derived from gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Isangarda f Occitan
Occitan form of Isangard.
Isangild f Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and Gothic gild "sacrifice."
Isannah f English (American, Rare), Literature
Of uncertain origin and meaning, although theories include a combination of Isabella and Susannah. This name was first recorded in the Boston area in the early 1700s and famously borne by one of Paul Revere's daughters who died in infancy... [more]
Isannay f Irish (Anglicized, Rare, Archaic)
Obscure and obsolete Irish variant of Ismay.... [more]
Isantrud f Germanic
Derived from isan, which comes from îsarn "iron", and þruþ "strength."
Ishkanouhi f Armenian (Rare)
Alternate transcription of Ishkhanuhi.
Ishkhanuhi f Armenian (Rare)
Means "princess" in Armenian.
Iskriyana f Bulgarian
An elaboration of Iskra or a blend of Iskra with Yana.
Islana f Brazilian (Rare), Medieval German (Rare)
As a medieval German name, some academics consider this name to be derived from a Latin dative form of Isla.
Island f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word island: "A tract of land surrounded by water, and smaller than a continent".... [more]
Ismahan f Somali, Persian (Rare), Arabic (Rare)
Variant of Asmahan. This spelling is more typically used within the Somali diaspora.
İstanbul f & m Turkish
A modern Turkish name, coming from the city with the same name.
Ištanu m & f Near Eastern Mythology
Deriving from the Hattic estan meaning "Sun deity, day". This was an epithet likely used to refer to the of the Sun Goddess of Arinna. It was also used in reference to a solar deity known as the Sun God of Heaven (equivalent to the Hurrian Simige).
Istevània f Sardinian
Sardinian cognate of Stefania.
Istianah f Indonesian
Means "seeking help (from God)" in Indonesian, derived from Arabic استعانة (istiʾāna) meaning "asking for aid or assistance".
Isyana f History
Etymology unknown. This was the name of a queen regent of the Medang Kingdom, in modern day East Java.
Itan m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Means "phleum" in Hebrew, the phleum is a type of grain that looks like a herb or grass. In the Jerusalem Talmud in "Tractate Kala'im", it is mentioned as a grain that can be grown together with wheat without being considered as a hybrid.... [more]
Itanya f Swahili
Means "hope" in Swahili.
Itohan f Western African, Edo, Ijaw
Means "mercy" in Edo and "I don't wish you bad" in Ijaw.
Itohanosa f Western African, Edo
Means "the mercy of God" in Edo language.
Itzayana f Spanish (Mexican, Modern), American (Hispanic, Modern)
Possibly an elaboration of Itzel, using the same suffix sound found in Dayana, or perhaps inspired by the name of the Itza people of Central America (as seen in the name of the old Maya city of Chichen Itza, Mexico; compare Maritza).
Iuhcan m & f Nahuatl
Means "similar place, such a place" in Nahuatl.
Iurdana f Basque (Rare)
Alternative spelling of Jurdana.
Ivána f Hungarian
Feminine form of Iván.
Ivanda f Norwegian (Archaic), Latvian (Rare)
Early 19th-century Norwegian coinage intended as a feminine form of Ivan.
Ivanette f English (Rare), Central American
Combination of Ivana with the suffix -ette.
Ivani f Sanskrit
Godess of forest ("vana" in sanskrit)
Ivani f & m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Ivan, mostly feminine but also used for men. It peaked in popularity in Brazil in the 1960's.
Ivania f Italian
Italian feminine form of both Ivan and Yvain.
Ivanija f Vlach
Vlach feminine form of John.
Ivanir f & m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Feminine variant and masculine form of Ivani.
Ivanne f French, French (Belgian)
Feminine form of Ivan.
Ivanusa f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Meaning unknown. This is the given name of boxer Ivanusa "Nancy" Moreira.
Ivian f Spanish (Latin American)
Ivian Sarcos (born 1989) is a Venezuelan model and beauty queen who won Miss World 2011.
Ivyann f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Ivy and Ann. A famous bearer is American actress Ivyann Schwan.
Ivyanna f English
Combination of Ivy and Anna.
Ivyanne f English
Combination of Ivy and Anne 1.
'Iwalani f Hawaiian
This name means "heavenly frigate bird" or "heavenly man-of-war bird" from 'iwa meaning "frigate bird, man-of-war bird" and lani meaning "sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual."
Iwani f African
Means "speak out".
Iwuanyanwu m & f Igbo
Means “the law, lawful” in Igbo.
Ixpanton f & m Nahuatl
Probably derived from Nahuatl ixpan, meaning "before, in front of; to present or manifest to someone", combined with the diminutive suffix -ton.
Iyana f African American (Modern)
Variant of Ayanna. This is a modern name; also compare the similar name Aniyah.
Iyana f Asturian
Feminine form of Iyán.
Iyanla f African American (Modern, Rare)
Self given name of Iyanla Vazvant (birth Name Rhonda Eva Harris). The name is made up from the Yoruba words ìyá "mother" and nlá "big, great". It got traction in the USA after Iyanla's appearances in the Oprah Winfrey Show in 1998/1999.
Izan m & f Arabic
From Arabic إذْعان (iḏʻān), meaning "obedience, submission."
Izana m & f Japanese (Rare), Popular Culture
From the stem of verb 誘う (izanau) meaning "to invite, ask (someone to do), call (for); to tempt, lure, entice."... [more]
Izlan f Berber
Means "melody" in Tamazight.
Izzatbanot f Uzbek
Derived from izzat meaning "esteem, honour" and banot meaning "velvet".
Jaan m & f Dutch (Rare)
Diminutive of Adriaan or Johanna.
Jaanaki f Hindi
Meaning "Daughter of Janak". Janak, which was a King married to Queen Videha.
Jaane f Estonian (Rare)
Variant of Estonian Jaana 2 and Jane.
Jaanika f Estonian (Rare), Finnish (Rare)
Estonian diminutive of Jaana 2 and Finnish variant of Janika.
Jaantje f Dutch
Diminutive of Johanna or Janna.
Jacaranda f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
A species of tree from south america and grown throughout the world, known for its vibrant purple foliage, it is the national tree of Mexico and its blooming is hailed as a sign of spring.
Jadean m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaden or a combination of Jade and Dean.
Jadeanna f English (Rare)
Combination of Jade with Deanna.
Jadian m & f English (Modern)
Probably an elaborated form of Jaden.
Jadrana f Slovene (Rare)
Feminine form of Jadran.
Jaedan m & f English
Variant of Jaden
Jaelan m & f English (Modern)
A variant of Jaylen. A notable bearer is Jaelan Phillips, a footballer.
Jahan f Turkmen
Turkmen form of Cihan.
Jahanavi f Indian
this means...ganga...the river ganges...its a synonym for ganga
Jahanaý f Turkmen
From the Persian جهان (jahan) meaning "world" and Turkmen meaning "moon".
Jahann m & f English
Variant of Jahan.
Jaiane f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be a variant of Chaiane, which itself is a variant form of Cheiene.
Jaidan m & f English (Modern)
An alternate spelling of the popular name Jayden, given to 52 males and 7 females in the U.S. in 2012.
Jaidann f English (Modern)
Intended to be a feminine variant of Jaden (though in other cases it could represent a combination of Jaida and Ann).
Jailan m & f American (Rare)
Variant of Jaylen.
Jaiyana f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements jy, ya and na, perhaps modelled on Aiyana.
Jajuana f English
Feminine equivalent of JaJuan
Jakaña f Aymara
Means "live" in Aymara.
Jalanta f & m Aymara
Means "west" in Aymara.
Jamdani f & m Indian
Possibly from the name of a fine muslin fabric, traditionally made in Bangladesh. The name is of Persian origin, from jam "flower" and dani "vase". ... [more]
Jamyan m & f Mongolian (Rare)
Mongolian form of Jamyang.
Jan m & f Kazakh, Persian
Kazakh word that translates to "soul" (ultimately derived from Persian). Often used in the same context as "dear" in Kazakh and other Islamic languages, as in the Kazakh name Muhammedjan, which translates to "dear Muhammed" in Kazakh.
Jana f Arabic
Old Arabic name meaning gifts or bounty from the harvest.
Jana f Swahili
Means "yesterday" in Swahili.
Jana f Spanish
Diminutive of Alejandra.